Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
D0BCBD
RGB
208, 188, 189
HSL
357, 18%, 78%
HSB
357, 10%, 82%
CMYK
0, 10, 9, 18
LAB
78, 7, 2
LCH
78, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 14
XYZ
53, 53, 56
LUV
78, 12, 2
HWB
357, 74%, 18%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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